Madame Irma

Madame Irma

2006 · 90 min · FR · 5.5 (124 votes)
Dir. Didier Bourdon, Yves Fajnberg · Starring Didier Bourdon, Pascal Légitimus, Arly Jover, Catherine Mouchet, Julie Ferrier, Yoann Denaive
Comedy

Francis, who is in his forties, manages the French subsidiary of an American high-tech company. But the shareholders suddenly decide to close it. Depressed by the idea of being unemployed and the prospect of losing his second wife, Francis decides to consult a fortune-teller. The experience is a real eye-opener for him and the start of a new career: He pretends to be a fortune teller himself and turns into Madame Irma. How to explain that to his wife Clotilde?

VIBE

A delightful French comedy about a man who finds himself in a most unexpected career. It's a charming and witty exploration of identity, with plenty of laughs and a feel-good arc.

quirkylightheartedwittycharmingsteadyFrench comedycharacter-drivensituational humoridentitydeceptionmidlife crisisself-discovery
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